Advert - Star cigarettes (1934)

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This 1930's advert for Will's Star cigarettes features Evelyn Laye whose career included musical comedy, operetta, films, TV and pantomime. She died at 95 in 1996

'Princess Charming' was a 1934 film with Max Miller, Finlay Currie and Henry Wilcoxon supporting Miss Laye.

Advert - Turk cigarettes (1910's)

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Lovely drawing in this 1910's advert for Turf cigarettes by 'The Tout' aka Peter Ronald Buchanan. His original artworks are now collectable items.

Advert - Craven A cigarettes (1930's)

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Craven A cigarettes don't stain your lips or fingers with nicotine. What about your lungs? 20 coffin nails for 1/- (5p or allowing for inflation £3.12)

Random Ad - Player's Please (1940's)

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Player's Navy Cut cigarettes had been advertised using the sailor image since 1883 and the 'Player's Please' slogan used since 1924. This is a WWII version. Note the request to leave the empty packet with the shop to be recycled.

Random Ad - Autograph Cigarettes (1925)

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We're not saying good old Abe actually smoked Autograph cigarettes but here's a picture of President Lincoln and his Autograph. Make up your own minds. Published in 1925 when Abe was 60 years dead and unable to sue.

Random Ad - Capstan Cigarettes (1950's)

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Capstan Cigarettes being promoted by film star Jack Hawkins (The League of Gentlemen, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Gideon's Day etc). Ironically Hawkins was later diagnosed with throat cancer and had his larynx removed. 

Random Ad - Black Cat Cigarettes (WWI)

By the look on that cat's face I wouldn't like to be the one to try to take it's fag away. Call the RSPCA!